Blackburn Cabins - McCarthy, Alaska

As a local Alaskan I have stayed in the Mccarthy area several times, always at a different property or lodge. Some accross the foot bridge, some on the road side. After staying at Blackburn Cabins this past week, I will not stay anywhere else in the future! The cabins are wonderfully quaint and well maintained and yet you feel like you stepped back in time 100 years. The coffee was great, beds comfy, outhouses easy, and the shower house looked amazing. More importantly the 2 ladies that helped me out during my stay were the kindest most helpful folks that I have encountered in this area of Alaska!

We could not have been treated better during our stay. The cabins are great. Keep in mind that you will be using an authentic Alaska outhouse with only a screen to keep the killer mosquitos out. During the summer, the mosquitos will swarm you like bees!! We didn't get to use the shower as they had an issue with the water lines so we had to rough it. The quality in the build of the cabins are top notch!

What a fantastic experience in the wilderness of McCarthy! Livvi & Mark did a great job keeping us informed of details prior to and after our arrival, and the employees who picked us up/dropped off us were friendly and helpful. Our cabins were cozy & tidy, the outhouse was clean, and the cookware/dishes were handy for when we didn’t want to walk into town for a meal. (We took a cooler w/ice on our road trip so we could have cold drinks & foods in our cabins.) We stayed for two nights. I hope to explore more of McCarthy/Wrangell St-Elias National Park & Preserve/Kennecott Mines National Historic Landmark on a future visit w/more family & friends and stay here again. There are several trails to check out, including some next to nearby glaciers. It’s easy to walk or catch a shuttle towards McCarthy destinations. If you’re looking for a unique, quiet, & rustic experience, Blackburn Cabins will be your jam. Be prepared to be covered in dust daily during summer months if you’re hiking/walking around McCarthy - it’s all part of the adventure and makes for great memories!